tag:kathyfordband.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=1Latest News2022-08-16T20:52:44-04:00Kathy Ford Bandfalsetag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/70394672022-08-16T20:52:44-04:002024-03-01T06:32:20-05:00New Music<p>Some of you may know I had new music released in June. First single "Little White Church" Its a bluegrass song inspired by the Governor of Kentucky asking all of the Churches to ring bells at a specific time for victims of Covid. My grandfather's church in Ford's Branch Kentucky being one of them</p>
<p>2nd release scheduled for August 29th "Good Girl with a Bad Reputation" No back story on this one. Lol. More of a blues/jazz feel. </p>
<p>you can find my music on Pandora, youtube, spotify, itunes, apple music and more. </p>
<p>The album is scheduled to come out in October 2022. It is entitled</p>
<p>Blues Bluegrass and Jesus.</p>
<p>Hope you like it. Thank you for your support.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/70394662022-08-16T20:52:43-04:002023-12-10T12:11:23-05:00New Music<p>Some of you may know I had new music released in June. First single "Little White Church" Its a bluegrass song inspired by the Governor of Kentucky asking all of the Churches to ring bells at a specific time for victims of Covid. My grandfather's church in Ford's Branch Kentucky being one of them</p>
<p>2nd release scheduled for August 29th "Good Girl with a Bad Reputation" No back story on this one. Lol. More of a blues/jazz feel. </p>
<p>you can find my music on Pandora, youtube, spotify, itunes, apple music and more. </p>
<p>The album is scheduled to come out in October 2022. It is entitled</p>
<p>Blues Bluegrass and Jesus.</p>
<p>Hope you like it. Thank you for your support.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/70394652022-08-16T20:48:04-04:002023-12-10T12:09:04-05:00Lansing Has Talent 2022<p>This summer we are holding LHT at Royal Scot in Lansing, it has been a fantastic show each week with over 30 acts competing for the winner of LHT. Here are the finalist</p>
<p>Michigan Mafia String Band</p>
<p>Birdie Van Ostren Band</p>
<p>Ashley Pyle</p>
<p>Dan Inman</p>
<p>David Wee</p>
<p>Collin and Gwen</p>
<p>Alex Teller</p>
<p>Zoe Cruz</p>
<p>Jameson Livingston</p>
<p>Shane Gruesbeck</p>
<p>Kyla Mulligan</p>
<p>Keegan Jacko</p>
<p>Tima McKenzie</p>
<p>Finals will be held 8/18 Royal Scott</p>
<p>Sponsors Thank you</p>
<p>Marshall Music</p>
<p>Music Manor</p>
<p>Elderly Instruments</p>
<p>White Brothers Music</p>
<p>Music Instrument Swap</p>
<p>Sunnyside Cafe</p>
<p>Royal Scot</p>
<p>The Gig Factory</p>
<p>Winner this year will be opening act for Q106 Battle of the Bands held at Royal Scott September 10.</p>
<p>Good Luck Everyone</p>
<p> </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/70095502022-07-07T13:21:29-04:002023-12-10T11:54:52-05:00Lansing Has Talent 2022<p>New venue for the Lansing Has Talent 2022. Like to welcome Royal Scot Triple P as one venue and one of our sponsors for this year's competition. </p>
<p>Thank you sponsors</p>
<p>Music Manor</p>
<p>Marshall Music</p>
<p>Elderly Instruments</p>
<p>White Brothers Music</p>
<p>Sunnyside Cafe</p>
<p>Royal Scot</p>
<p>The Gig Factory</p>
<p>First week contestants on July 28th are</p>
<p>Greta Van Ostren band</p>
<p>Piper Avenue</p>
<p>Russ Holcomb</p>
<p>David Wee</p>
<p>Dawn Inman</p>
<p>Ashley Pyle</p>
<p>Jameson Livingston</p>
<p>Gwen Doerfler</p>
<p>Good luck to all </p>
<p> </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/66796162021-07-05T17:28:35-04:002023-12-23T04:17:12-05:00Lansing Has Talent 2021<p>Lansing Has Talent is going great again this year. Our sponsors are:</p>
<p>Music Manor,</p>
<p>Marshall Music</p>
<p>Elderly Instruments</p>
<p>School of Rock East Lansing</p>
<p>LA Productions</p>
<p>The Gig Factory</p>
<p>Sunnyside Restaurant</p>
<p>Renos </p>
<p>Thank you so much.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/62497132020-03-14T21:41:13-04:002023-12-10T11:54:52-05:002020 Lansing Has Talent<p>It was another successful Lansing Has Talent competition with some very talented people. The Winners were:</p>
<p>1st John Harkins he won a Washburn guitar with case from Marshall Music</p>
<p>2nd Jabril Carter he won a Washburn guitar </p>
<p>3rd Bruce Robbins he won several gift certificates to Marshall Music and Elderly Instruments.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Every one of the contestants won something from the following sponsors</p>
<p>Reno's </p>
<p>Marshall Music</p>
<p>Elderly Instruments</p>
<p>School of Rock </p>
<p>L A Productions</p>
<p>Sunnyside Care</p>
<p>Thank you so much to everyone who participated and for all of the fans who came out weekly.</p>
<p>Also thank you to the many judges who helped decide the winners</p>
<p>and Maggie Godward for the fantastic videos of all of the acts.</p>
<p>See you next year </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/62031482020-02-04T12:28:29-05:002023-12-10T12:51:03-05:00Lansing Has Talent<p>LHT is off to a great start. So many talented acts for our final to be announced in March. Weekly winners have a chance to win the following.</p>
<p>One of Two acoustic guitars</p>
<p>Gift Certificates from Marshall Music, and Elderly Instruments</p>
<p>Gift Certificates from Reno's North </p>
<p>Three hours of studio time at LA Productions for recording services.</p>
<p>Possible gigs from The Gig Factory</p>
<p>Please let me know if you or anyone you know would like to be a part of this great opportunity.</p>
<p>Thank you for your support.</p>
<p>Reno's North every Wednesday through February 2020</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/61115542020-01-16T11:36:40-05:002022-08-09T02:31:22-04:00Lansing Has Talent 2020<p>Great kick off for Lansing Has Talent last night at Reno's North. The winners were</p>
<p>1st place John Harkins (Boogie John)</p>
<p>2nd Chuck Sholz</p>
<p>2nd Will Pruitt and Dedfoot band</p>
<p>3rd. Basement Dwellers</p>
<p>Next weekly contest will be January 22 at Reno's North. </p>
<p>Congratulations, more to come.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/59715352019-11-24T16:11:31-05:002023-12-10T12:41:11-05:00Lansing Has Talent #5<p>December 18th at Reno's North 6:00 to 10:00 Pre register for Lansing Has Talent and you can also secure your spot for your performance. Weekly contests start on January 15th and every Wednesday through February.</p>
<p>Weekly winners go on to the finals in March, This year prizes includes two guitars to first and second place winners, gift certificates to local music stores and restaurants, recording studio time, and much more.</p>
<p>Please contact me on this website or Facebook Kathy Ford Band or 517-881-8135.</p>
<p>It's going to be another great show hope to see and hear you. </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/56974332019-03-27T21:17:44-04:002024-03-01T06:32:20-05:00Lansings Got Talent winners<p>Congratulations</p>
<p>Enrique Rodriquez Fhon</p>
<p>Justin Deason</p>
<p>Grace Burgess</p>
<p>Kanin Thelen.</p>
<p>Great job by all of the contestants. Thank you to our judges, sponsors, band mates and Reno's staff.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>See you all soon for Lansings Got Talent #5</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/56712592019-03-06T16:49:39-05:002023-12-10T11:33:19-05:00LGT #4<p>Here are the finalist tonight for Lansing's Got Talent.</p>
<p>Kanin Thelen</p>
<p>Erica Munchbach</p>
<p>Justin Deason</p>
<p>Billy Jo Hunt</p>
<p>Anderson Creager</p>
<p>Grace Burgess</p>
<p>Dagny Haverstrom</p>
<p>Navaeh Hulbert</p>
<p>Chuck Stolz</p>
<p>Kasey Kent</p>
<p>Dylan Wilson.</p>
<p>Congratulations to all of you and Good Luck.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/56455542019-02-15T17:41:33-05:002022-08-09T02:42:32-04:00Lansing's Got Talent #4<p>Third week winners are Dagny Haverstrom, Navaeh Hulbert, Chuck Stolz, and Kasey Kent. Good luck at the finals March 6th, Reno's North.</p>
<p>Next week we have a bonus night February 19th, and February 20th. Congratulations to everyone.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/56337332019-02-08T12:21:27-05:002022-12-09T04:17:17-05:00Lansings Got Talent week 2<p>Winners this week for Lansings Got Talent are...….</p>
<p>Billy Jo Hunt</p>
<p>Grace Burgess</p>
<p>Anderson Creager</p>
<p>Congratulations see you March 6 at Reno's North</p>
<p>Next competitions are February 13, 19, 20. Bonus night is February 19th which is a Tuesday at Reno's North</p>
<p>Still slots to sign up. </p>
<p>Good Luck Everyone.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/56097002019-01-23T21:58:55-05:002023-12-10T14:31:14-05:00New Location Lansings Got Talent<p>Lansings Got Talent has moved from Reno's East to Reno's North. Looking forward to hearing all of the wonderful acts we have lined up for this event.</p>
<p>First week Participants are:</p>
<p>Kanin Thelen</p>
<p>Erica Munchbach</p>
<p>Jami McCloud</p>
<p>Billy Jo Hunt</p>
<p>Bill Ragla</p>
<p>Jerry Hayes</p>
<p>Juston Deason and dedfoot band.</p>
<p>Good luck to all of you. See you at 7:30 on January 30th. </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/55890632019-01-09T21:58:13-05:002022-08-09T02:35:53-04:00Lansing's Got Talent #4<p>Lansing's Got Talent #4 kicks off on Wednesday January 30th. So excited to be able to do this again. We have a couple of new sponsors adding some great prizes for our winners. </p>
<p>Marshall Music- Two guitars and gift certificates for First, Second and Third place finalist.</p>
<p>Elderly Instruments- weekly gift certificates and 50.00 gift certificate to first place winner.</p>
<p>LA Productions- Two hours of studio time located in DeWitt Michigan.</p>
<p>Reno's- give certificates to weekly winners and gift certificates to some of the finalist.</p>
<p>Thank you so much.</p>
<p>Please don't forget to sign up for one of the following dates to perform with two weekly winners going on to the finals.</p>
<p>January 30, February 6, 13, and 20. The finals which will include the weekly winners will be March 6th. Starting times may vary but hoping to start each week around 7:30.</p>
<p>Please sign up and or get more information please call 517-881-8135 or email <a href="mailto:kford47311@aol.com">kford47311@aol.com</a>.</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/51105922018-03-04T14:34:16-05:002023-12-10T11:56:59-05:00Lansing Has Talent winners<p>Thank you to all of the participants in this years Lansing Has Talent. All of the acts were exceptional. We had 14 acts for the final and it was a difficult task for our judges but they managed to come up with their top 6 acts. </p>
<p>First Place Winner: Marianne Wilson -She won a Yamaha guitar</p>
<p>Second Isabel Migan- She won a Yamaha guitar </p>
<p>Third Will Pruitt- He won a $50.00 gift certificate to Marshall Music.</p>
<p>Other winners: Grace Burgess, Samantha Shessia and American Roadtrip. They all won gift certificates to Reno's.</p>
<p>Congratulations to all of the winners and performers. </p>
<p>Thank you to Marshall Music, Reno's, and all of our judges and people who showed up for support. See you next year. </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/50453242018-01-26T12:35:53-05:002023-12-10T14:24:45-05:00Lansings Got Talent #2<p>Another great night and great crowd. WInners tonight going on to finals Lena Paige/Madison Zaremba, and Thalia Ruiz. All of the acts were fantastic. Thank you so much for participating and encouraging live entertainment.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/50343722018-01-20T15:26:29-05:002023-12-10T11:54:53-05:00Lansing's Got Talent week #1<p>First week winners Grace Burgess, Isabel Migan, Lee Purdy, and the duo Mertl.</p>
<p>Great night of entertainment. Next show is January 25th come out and enjoy some great talent. The winners from this night will be added to the list for the final on March 1st.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/50033882018-01-02T16:02:55-05:002023-12-10T14:10:15-05:00Lansing Has Talent #3<p>Starting January 18 and for the next 6 Thursdays we will be hosting the Lansing Has Talent Contest at Reno's East. Please let me know if you would like to participate in the contest at this website, facebook, or email kford47311@aol.com.</p>
<p>Prizes: 1st place- guitar</p>
<p> 2nd place- guitar</p>
<p> 3rd. place- gift certificate</p>
<p>Two winners weekly will go to final in March.</p>
<p> </p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/49636042017-12-05T15:16:32-05:002023-12-10T11:54:53-05:00New Years Eve<p>NEW YEARS EVE 2017 we will be playing at the Eagles by the airport in Michigan. OPEN TO PUBLIC, largest dance floor in town.</p>
<p>30.00 per couple includes breakfast at midnight and champagne toast. You can purchase tickets in advance at the Eagles or at the door.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/48160802017-08-16T14:31:35-04:002022-08-09T02:40:35-04:00Paw Paw Wine Festival<p>Don't forget to put a road trip on your calendar September 8th. The band will be performing in Paw Paw Michigan for the Wine Festival.</p>
<p>Band: Kathy Ford, Bill Fuller, Rick Alicea, Peggy Nucz, and Mocha. Hope to see you there the show starts at 8:00.</p>Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/45948852017-02-17T11:58:01-05:002022-08-09T02:41:20-04:00Reno's showcaseCalling all solo, duo, trio artist to please sign up for the showcase at Reno's East. Don Middlebrook who books several clubs around Michigan will be there to meet and hear you. Great opportunity to open up a door for some gigs. Show starts at 7:30.<br> Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/45948842017-02-17T11:56:39-05:002022-08-09T02:41:46-04:00WinnersLast night was a huge success with so much talent it was unbelievable. So glad I didn't have to judge. Thank you judges Dave McBride, Nemer Boulos, Jen Syget, Kate Baumer, Tom Cathey. <br>Winners<br><br>1st place: Jameson Livingston<br>2nd place: Will Pruitt<br>3rd place Rachel and her Dad<br><br>Congratulations.<br><br> Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/45935662017-02-16T15:31:27-05:002022-05-31T01:25:30-04:00Lansing's Got Talent #2Tonight we are proud to present the finalist for the Talent show. We want to thank Marshall Music for providing the prizes again this year of two Washburn guitars and gift certificates, and Reno's for their gift certificates and support of live entertainment. The following are the finalist. A couple of acts will not be performing due to illness tonight but I still want to mention them<br>Chuck Theroux, Jami McLeod, Christopher Peters, Emma and her Dad, Will Pruitt, Bryce Boersma, Karhyn Thomas, Halo Effect, Jameson Livingston, Carlito Rosales, Rachel and her Dad.<br>Good luck to all of you.Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/45245782016-12-24T16:04:41-05:002022-04-07T15:08:35-04:00Lansings Got Talent #2On January 12th we will be starting our annual Lansing's Got Talent competition at Reno's East. There will be two weekly winners who will go on to the finals on February 16th. First and Second place winners will receive a beautiful guitar from Marshall Music. Weekly winners are determined by applause, at the final on February 16th the winners will be determined by local celebrity judges. Please let me know if you would like to participate by emailing me at <a href="mailto:kford47311@aol.com">kford47311@aol.com</a> or this website or facebook. Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/44762982016-11-20T16:00:21-05:002023-12-10T12:00:58-05:00Open mic nightsHey a lot of people have been asking when we will be starting open mic nights again and the talent contest. Well here you go. Starting on December 1st we will be at Sir Pizza for a reunion of sorts of our 6 year run of sit in with the band nights. We would love to see everyone who use to come out every Thursday to sit in with us. Also that night we are featuring the Youth Marshall Music Rock Band Camp performers. Anyone can sit in or do your own thing. We start at 8:00<br>Then Tuesday's December 6, and 13 at 8:00 we will be at Reno's East for Sit in with the band night. We will be featuring the Adult Marshall Music Rock Band Camp the 6th and the Blues Band Camp on the 13th. AND THEN FOR THE TALENT CONTEST. We will be starting that on January 12 Thursday at 8:00. More info to come. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL><br> Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/42265432016-06-12T20:55:02-04:002022-05-21T04:23:40-04:00Duo video<p>Here is a video of duo with Samantha at Reno's East on June 11, 2016 performing Dreamboat Annie https://youtu.be/nTTBRSOoify</p><!-- more -->Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/41947912016-05-24T15:24:55-04:002022-05-27T05:59:25-04:00Final Lansing's Got TalentI hope everyone will come out and be a part of the final for Lansing's Got Talent. The show starts at 7:30 at Reno's East. The finalist are Will Pruitt, John Cosgrove, Jamie Fowler, Emma Larson, Chara Love, Kate Baumer and Quinn Keiren. Congratulations to all of the finalist and we would all like to wish them good luck in the competition. Big thanks to Darcy Bacon for the videos each week, Marshall Music for the guitars and gift certificate, and Reno's for supporting live entertainment and the gift certificates to the winners each week. Also big thank you to everyone who shows up for the shows. Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/41781402016-05-12T15:30:54-04:002021-04-02T02:49:52-04:00Lansing's Got TalentCheck out utube under Darcy Bacon or Lansing's Got Talent for video's of the talent contest at Reno's East.Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/41128102016-03-30T15:23:52-04:002022-08-26T02:08:34-04:00Lansing City Pulse Top of the town voting.Lansingcitypulse.com/TOTT2016<br><br>Here is the link to the voting for Top of the town City pulse voting. You can vote for us in the cover band section and Reno's North in the Karaoke and sit in section. You have to vote in at least 15 categories for it to count. Thank you.Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/40829142016-03-10T22:32:36-05:002023-12-10T14:24:46-05:00Lansing's Got TalentI am so excited to announce a special event that will be starting at Reno's East in East Lansing. The Kathy Ford Band along with Marshall Music and Reno's will be sponsoring a talent contest. The first place winner will win a beautiful Washburn acoustic guitar from Marshall Music, second and third place prizes have not been announced yet but I am sure they will be really cool. Each weekly winner will receive a gift certificate from Reno's. This contest will be for 6 weeks and the 7th week we will bring back 6 week winners and determine the winners. Each week on a Wednesday night starting April 13th the person who gets the most applause will win. So bring people out to support you. If you would like to sign up for one of the weeks please let me know. More information is on my facebook page. We are moving our sit in with the band night to Reno's East April 13th but will continue to be at Reno's North until the end of March. We always start at 7:30 and everyone is welcome even if you are not going to participate in the contest. Please sign up soon if you would like to be in the contest we will only have 12 participants a week. Thank you and Good Luck.Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/40583602016-02-24T16:43:15-05:002023-12-10T14:24:46-05:00SnowmageddonWe will not be playing at Reno's North tonight for sit in with the band night due to the storm. Please stay home and be safe. See you next week.Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/39783442016-01-07T11:47:50-05:002021-10-27T17:22:58-04:00Sit in with band nightBig thanks to all the wonderful musicians who sat in with us at Reno's north again. Wow it never ceases to amaze me the talent right here in Lansing.Kathy Ford Bandtag:kathyfordband.com,2005:Post/39720782016-01-04T15:58:07-05:002023-12-10T11:58:24-05:00Shanty Creek ResortJust had a great time with friends up at Shanty Creek Resort. What a beautiful place that we have been performing at for several years.Kathy Ford Band